Americans made history on Tuesday, November 4, 2008. Not only did Americans elect the first African-American President, but they also decided that they wanted real change to come to Washington and the country as a whole. Looking back at this election season, this whole campaign was about a choice between holding onto the politics of the past, or embracing the 21st century and looking to dictate what the tone will be and the direction the United States will take.
Of particular significance with the election of Barack Obama is the reaction around the world. When it was announced that Barack Obama was elected President of the United States there was streaming video of celebrations throughout the globe. It is clear that with the election of Barack Obama as President, the damage done by the Bush administration to America's standing in the world has begun to be repaired. Countries around the world are beginning to look at America as a beacon of freedom and true democracy again. It remains to be seen if an Obama administration will maintain this view but it is a telling sign of an increasingly globalized world.
With the overwhelming victory that Barack Obama and the democrats share in this election, it is clear that the American people are looking for this administration to reverse the tide of eight years of failed policies that have been a major contributor of the current state of the nation. In addition, it symbolizes a rejection of the Republican party's message. American's are tired of the divisive politics that have plagued this country for decades.
This victory also demonstrates that Americans have embraced Barack Obama's world view, and are eager to move ahead in the 21st century. The cold war is over, the population is becoming increasingly diverse with projections that whites will soon be the minority in the United States, and younger generations are stepping up and ensuring that they have a say in the direction the country is headed.
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